Cannabis has long been the most widely used illicit drug in Europe and the United States. What is changing rapidly is the nature of the market itself. Diversification into high‑potency strains, a boom in edibles and vapes, and the rise of synthetic and semi‑synthetic cannabinoids are reshaping both consumption patterns and the way authorities need…
Estonian deep-tech company SafePAS has been awarded €2.5 million by the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (EIS) under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Seal of Excellence scheme. The funding will accelerate international growth of DrugHunter, the company’s breakthrough rapid-testing analyzer that delivers on-site, legally defensible drug detection in minutes. DrugHunter enables quantitative, oral-fluid drug testing directly in the field, dramatically reducing the time needed…
sTARTUp Pitching 2025 has once again brought together the most ambitious startups, investors, and ecosystem players to showcase groundbreaking ideas and fierce competition. This year, a record number of startups entered the race, competing for investments and recognition from leading investors. After intense pitching rounds, the winners have been announced, securing funding and strategic partnerships…
SafePAS, an Estonian deeptech startup transforming the future of drug detection, has raised €700,000 in a pre-seed round led by BSV Ventures, with participation from Prague-based PurposeTech, EstBAN or Beamline. The investment will fast-track the commercialization of Drug Hunter—SafePAS’ flagship handheld device for quantitative, rapid drug testing. Founded in 2021, SafePAS is addressing the urgent global need…
On 26 September, Europol announced the winners of the 2023 Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation at its annual European Police Chief Convention. In the third edition of these prestigious awards, the Dutch Police, the French National Gendarmerie and the Estonian Police were recognised for their achievements in three categories: Innovation initiative in ethics, diversity and…
